Lab Chemical
PYROCATECHOL AR
Product code RXSOL-60-6605-358
PYROCATECHOL AR
Description
Catechol (1,2-dihydroxybenzene) is used in a variety of applications. It is used as a reagent for photography, dyeing fur, rubber and plastic production and in the pharmaceutical industry
Application
Application
Approximately 50% of the synthetic catechol is consumed in the production of pesticides, the remainder being used as a precursor to fine chemicals such as perfumes and pharmaceuticals. It is a common building block in organic synthesis.